September 2008

Lazy Sunday

September 28, 2008

Like the title says it’s a lazy Sunday. I’m home alone enjoying some well needed rest and relaxation. Mum’s monthly review didn’t go very well Thursday. The cancer is active and there’s also quite a large tuma crushing down on a valve restricting oxygen from getting into her left lung. Mum’s back in hospital, they … {read more}

Does Birth Control Impact Your Progress? by John M. Berardi, PhD, CSCS

September 27, 2008

Birth control is a hot topic in the Figure Athlete world. So, what’s the deal? Does it impact progress or not? Well, as usual, the answer isn’t straightforward. Indeed, my response is typically the dreaded, “It depends.” Prescription Problems It’s true that nowadays many women between ages 18 and 30 use oral, indictable, or topical … {read more}

One step foward, two steps back

September 24, 2008

Unfortunately it’s been another one of those challenging weeks for me, here’s a run down of where things are currently at. Monday I hired a wheelchair from the hospital. Mum’s mobility has decreased so rapidly that we had to look at other options. At least now she can remain mobile without exert herself. Then today … {read more}

Sugar Substitutes by Sheila Viers

September 23, 2008

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably familiar with the term sugar substitute. Whether it’s because you’re looking for low-cal options to liven up your oatmeal, or want to stay away from sugar because you dislike what it does to your body, you know you have options. Yet beyond that, you may be confused as … {read more}

What’s your favourite song?

September 21, 2008

I go through phases where one particular piece of music will really speak to me and I’ll listen to it over and over again whilst training. My latest piece is from the soundtrack of Flash Gordon. I don’t know why but it really fires me up. What’s your favourite song that fires you up? Leave … {read more}

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